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25 Activities to Do in Denver for $10 or Less

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If you’re new to Denver, from Denver, or, are planning to visit this year here is a list of 25 activities to do in Denver for $10 or less. You constantly hear all of the stories about how expensive Denver is. While this is true, there are a ton of affordable (or free) activities that people can enjoy while they are in town.

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25 Activities to Do in Denver for $10 or Less

• Visit Boulder-$9 round-trip

• Cup of great coffee at Steam Coffee shop on Pearl Street

• Rent a B-cycle-$9

• Check out the Dikeou Art Collection Free! 1615 California Street Suite #515

• Free work out at Civic Center Park through the Civic Center Moves program. They offer yoga and fitness classes. Hardcore!

• Watch Twin Peaks Season 3 “Come to the Black Lodge” at Hooked on Colfax Wed or Sunday (Not sure how long this event will last). Buy a drink or two…

• Go to your favorite Farmer’s Market and “sample check”

• Play volleyball with a group of friends in Washington Park

• Workout at Red Rocks (cost of gas)

• Explore RINO’s murals (free)

• Hop on a bike and look for Tiny Free Libraries

• Have a beer and sit on the patio at Avanti

• Free Walking tour

• Free Days at Botanic Gardens/Denver Zoo/Denver Art Museum

• Go to a cool festival: Denver Flea, The Big Wonderful, etc. ($5 dollars)

• Take the Platte River Trolley for a short ride from REI past the Aquarium.  ($5 for adults)

• Spend a day at Lakeside Amusement Park-Rickety old and fun park.

• Go Hiking with a Meetup group! There’s a ton of great groups for different types of people.

• Yoga at Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery. Really. $10 suggested donation

• Check out the Denver County Fair July 21-23, 2017. $10 for adults

• Four Mile Historic Park (bring the kiddos)-$5 but it’s also free every second Friday of the month from 12-4 pm.

• Watch a movie at Historic Elitch Theater-$5

• Ride your bike to Boulder on the US-36 Bikepath.

• Run with your local running group. Suggestions include: Run the Bird, The Pub on Pearl Running Club (typically on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm), and Park Burger RINO running Club.  (Irish Snug is on hiatus until the end of summer)

• Work out with The November Project 

Bonus Suggestions:

• Grab a meal at Civic Center Eats (Food trucks)

• Hang out at Denver’s Union Station and watch the world go by, stroll down Santa Fe during the next 1st Friday event (art, wine, and food)

• Watch the Colorado Rockies baseball team from the “Rock Pile” for $4-$10 depending on the game

• Check out the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve (free), and hang out with a ton of other bike enthusiasts during the Denver Cruiser Ride.

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